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Reading Mencap’s Wacky Walk Celebrates Learning Disability Week
More than 100 local children and adults with learning disabilities will be putting on their fanciest footwear and joining in with a celebration on Wednesday…
New Housing Adviser thanks to funding from Nationwide
Many adults with learning disabilities in Reading live in unsuitable housing or struggle to maintain their tenancies They often lack information about their rights and…
End of an era
After 13 years of dedicated service, we announce the resignation of our Chair, Leslie Macdonald. Her departure marks the end of an era, one that…
Fond farewell to partnership with Are You Listening? Festival
A huge thank you to our incredible friends at Are You Listening? Festival for their fantastic support over the past decade. Sadly, after 10 fantastic…
Over pension age? Are you missing out on Attendance Allowance?
New research by Policy in Practice finds that more than 1.1 million pension age households could be missing out on £5.2 billion of Attendance Allowance…
Unpaid carer’s leave
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 will become law on 6 April 2024 Employees who have caring responsibilities will be able to take up to five…
Pension Credit – extra help for pensioners
Are you single and have a weekly income of less than £201.05 or £306.85 if you have a partner? If so, you might be able…
Are you an unpaid carer?
Are you one of the thousands of people in Reading who is looking after someone who is ill, frail or disabled? Most carers do not…
Updated guidance for health professionals caring for people with a learning disability and autism
The NHS has issued updated guidance to health professionals about caring for people with a learning disability and autism. It lists key points that must…
Our 60th Anniversary Celebration
We are very excited for our 60th anniversary celebrations at Reading Minster on Friday 24 June at 7pm. Not only is our Diamond Celebration on…
